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I’ll be the first to admit this flatbread has a lot going on. It’s a bit of work to get all of the components pulled together, but trust me, it’s worth it. If you want to skip making your own dough, buy premade refrigerated pizza dough instead. Garlic Parmesan Flatbread with Kielbasa, Arugula and Sweet Potato…

Sloppy Joe’s are the ultimate comfort food for me. We made them with the canned sauce when I was a kid, but I was craving a more “grown up” version, so concocted this recipe. It’s super easy and has a lot of flavor. Sloppy Joe’s (from scratch!) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time…

For our wedding anniversary, my husband and I went to a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in town. Rather that jump directly to the main course, we decided to splurge and get two – yes two – appetizers! One of them was a little mason jar full of yummy pickled veggies. Ever since, we’ve been craving all things…

Today is my husband’s birthday, so I thought I’d post one of his favorites. In fact, he is the pizza making expert in our house after working a stint at a pizza place in college. So, really, I can’t even take credit for this one! Ever since we got a grill, we have been trying literally…

Fresh corn is so delicious this time of year. By grilling the corn before adding it to the soup, you get a nice smokey flavor to balance the sweetness. Plus, unlike many chowder recipes, this one doesn’t use heavy cream, so it’s a lot lighter but still really flavorful. Grilled Corn Chowder Print Prep…

This has become one of our favorite weekend brunch recipes. The savory flavors in the waffles add an unexpected (but delicious!) twist. With the poached egg and tomato, it’s reminiscent of eggs benedict. Savory Waffles with Poached Egg and Tomato Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 3 mins Total time 18 mins …

Craving some comfort food without a ton of work? This is an amazing recipe that just hits the spot (and it’s vegetarian to boot!). After sautéing the filling ingredients, pop it in the oven until it’s golden brown. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and makes great leftovers, too! Quinoa Taco Bake Print Prep time…

This is a great recipe to make any time of year, changing the vegetables with the seasons. I like to make this at the end of the week to use any leftover veges in my fridge. Generally, anything goes! Roasted Vegetable Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time…

We love to eat chili year round, but especially when the weather starts to warm up. Something about the heat outside goes perfectly with the heat of the chili. This recipe uses vegetarian crumbles, but you could easily substitute ground meat instead. Superb Vegetarian Chili Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour…